The University of Cincinnati University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
The University of Cincinnati (UC) University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) is one of 67 programs in the US serving as a resource for those involved in education, research and service who are working to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities.
Services Offered
The UC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) provides a comprehensive program to ehance advocacy and work with:
- People with disabilities and their families
- State and local government agencies
- Community providers
Inclusion and Integration
The University of Cincinnati UCEDD focuses on building the capacity of communities to sustain their citizens. The center values a strong commitment to inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities into community activities while promoting an individual's productivity and independence.
The UCEDD at Cincinnati Children's focuses on building the capacity of communities to sustain their citizens through its core functions:
- Technical assistance
- Training
- Information sharing
- Research
Initiatives
UCEDD initiatives, rooted in evidence-based practices, include advocacy and support throughout the individual's life span. The UC center strives to provide leadership and direction so that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families have the opportunity to make choices and lead safe, healthy, independent and productive lives to their fullest ability.
Consumer Advisory Committee
Key to the UCEDD is its Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC advises the UCEDD in a variety of areas, making sure the center is meeting its responsibilities in accordance with the Developmental Disabilities Act and is responsive to national, state and local needs.
Funding and Membership
The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DDBP) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is home to the University of Cincinnati University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The UCEDD is authorized under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act) and is a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD).
